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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.15, 25,769.77 and 12,997.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.15, 25,769.77 and 12,997.82 is: 19,469.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.15 : 25,769.77 = 12,997.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.15/25,769.77 = 12,997.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.15x = 25,769.77 × 12,997.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.15x = 334,950,670.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,950,670.56/17,204.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,469.18

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